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IED Programs

Our Programs Institute Home Page The Institute for Economic Development's diverse programs facilitate economic, community and business development at the local, regional and national level. Click on a specific program for detailed information.			SBDC Rural Business Program Capacity building Community assessments Business advisory services Business planning SBDC National Information Clearinghouse Market research for SBDC counselors Online learning Industry research and trends Southwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center Eligibility criteria for trade adjustment assistance Advocacy for manufacturing and service firms Services in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana Gulf Oil Spill Assistance: GOSDAA Startech Technology commercialization Enterprise formation Access to capital
South-West Texas Border SBDC Network One-on-one business counseling Research and market analysis Business skills training Ten locations in South, Central and West Texas San Antonio Small Business Development Center Confidential, 1-on-1 business counseling Business planning Financial analysis Loan packaging assistance Leadership and business training	SBDC Contracting Resource Center Business contractor services Employer services Veterans services Networking opportunities Women owned small business program Energy Saving Solutions Program (eS2) Sustainable business services SBDC International Trade Center Global trade consulting Market research Global business skills training Trade platform: SBDCGlobal.com	MBDA Business Center Management training and consulting Market research and strategic planning Government contracting and minority certifications Center for Community and Business Research Impact and feasibility studies Economic development research Market research Sustainable Business Program Business practices Disaster resilience Mabufacturing Commercialization

IED Services

How do I start a business?: Workshops and training; Confidential business advising; Market research and analysis; Access to capital; Customized services for veteran-owned, minority-��owned businesses; Technology Commercialization

How do I grow my business?: Strategic planning; Leadership development; Import competition; Loan application assistance; Employee management; B2B networking; Emerging markets; International trade

How can I help my community improve our economy?: Community needs assessment; Sustainable business planning; Emergency preparedness; Rural business development; Economic impact studies; Retail trade analysis; Capacity building; Market research and analysis

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Earl of Sandwich

In 1762, John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, came up with an invention that changed dining forever. With a serving of roast beef placed between two slices of bread, read more...

Kyle Gish, Owner, Dustless Air Filter Company Dustless Air Filter Company is a full-service supplier of air filter products servicing Texas with locations in San Antonio and Houston. With over 12,000 read more...

Aw Dang Asian Cuisine

Hua “Dang” Clarke has worked in the restaurant industry for more than 20 years and decided it was time to open her own business. In May 2006, she opened Aw read more...

Edmond Pruski

Owner, Pruski's Market "We are so busy working on our company that we often don't take the time to run our company. There is a definite difference. I've learned to take a read more...

Freetail Brewing Company

Freetail Brewing Company produces the best and freshest beer and pizza in South Central Texas. Much admired and always desired, at any given time Freetail Brewing offers 8 to 12 read more...

Laser Legend

Laser Legend offers top-of-the-line equipment, a range of configurable spaces, pizza and other snacks, for kids and kids at heart in this one-of-a-kind gaming arena. Jason Overman and his family have read more...

Welcome to UTSA Small Business Development Center

Entrepreneurs have access to professional and confidential business advising, a variety of quality training programs, and an extensive referral network at the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). With the addition of business advisors who live and work in your local community, success is just around the corner! Benefits of contacting your local SBDC include: